Grays O Tech 8000 Megabow Field Hockey Stick created a buzz that everyone seem’s to be talking about, so I went to a friends store who sells sports equiptment to try it out for myself.
The first time touching this hockey stick was intresting and nowhere near anything I felt before. It has a spring to it but it did seem soft which worked in cushioning the ball. Before using it, I actually really like it… but I only care about how it actually is during play. Just because a stick looks good and feel’s awesome doesn’t mean you’ll play the game of field hockey good.
The headshape is a maxi and the field hockey sticks power rating is “xtra stiff”. It uses the megabow blade profile and comes in either 36.5 and 37.5 length, weights were light and medium. Due to the holes removed along the stick, the balance seemed off and was sure it would affect my hitting ability but it actually did not effect my game or play at all.
The big big thing about the Gray 8000 is how fast and easy it is to make high speed movements. This stick hits like a bomb with huge explosion which I don’t think I ever was able do before with a field hockey stick. I was taken to a whole new level with this but it’s not for everyone and is higher priced than most.
The springiness I talked about when referring to the touch transfers over to the hitting and slapping side
of things also. Well I got to say that Grays O Tech 8000 megabow field hockey stick is definetly different to say the least but it does hit nicely, flicks easily, has a nice look which won’t help your gameplay.
Overall Gray’s field hockey sticks are very nice regardless if you think its a gimmick or not, at least we seem to have companies trying to move in the right direction. I understand the people who think it’s all a gimmick because I thought it was myself until I tried it in the shop for a good hour and a half.